It's time once again to take a look at the ways working people are making progress in the states. Click on any of the links to follow the state federations on X (formerly Twitter).
Colorado AFL-CIO:
Immigrants’ rights are workers’ rights. When the Trump administration talks about deporting millions of immigrants, that creates an environment where our most basic rights and freedoms are on the chopping block.
Read more here: https://t.co/SnQUNqmokt pic.twitter.com/xOxlxhww99— Colorado AFL-CIO (@AFLCIOCO) February 5, 2025
Connecticut AFL-CIO:
"16 states introduced legislation to roll back child labor protections since 2022 and 6 states enacted laws lifting restrictions." -CT AFL-CIO President @EHawthorne3 on resolution to ratify amendment to the U.S. Constitution permitting Congress to regulate child labor pic.twitter.com/SuqGFyYm3y
— Connecticut AFL-CIO (@ConnAFLCIO) February 7, 2025
Illinois AFL-CIO:
Art + Labor have long been connected. As a Union actor and @sagaftra member, Black History Month gives Alma an opportunity to talk about the many contributions Afro Americans have made to our country. #BlackHistoryMonth #1u pic.twitter.com/vFmUejMW8u
— Illinois AFL-CIO (@ILAFLCIO) February 10, 2025
Maine AFL-CIO:
“The 2 tier wage system creates resentment between employees. A lot of people were expecting the two-tier wage system to go away. I just think they neglected the newer people too much.” — NALC 391 Pres. Mark Rose https://t.co/avTnsUGhP1
— Maine AFL-CIO (@MEAFLCIO) February 7, 2025
Massachusetts AFL-CIO:
Meet Jeff Plaistead from @Ibew223, one of the many union members building the clean energy future in Massachusetts and across America. #CleanEnergy https://t.co/e4XODdweUA
— Massachusetts AFL-CIO (@massaflcio) February 3, 2025
Minnesota AFL-CIO:
The @afgeunion, the largest federal employee union, grew to a record size of 319,233 active members after adding more than 14,000 in the past five weeks. That’s nearly as many as the union added in the previous 12 months. #BetterInAUnion https://t.co/2OIqWm9CE3
— Minnesota AFL-CIO (@MNAFLCIO) February 7, 2025
Missouri AFL-CIO:
📈 Did you know union workers earn 10-30% more than their non-union counterparts? Plus, they enjoy job security, pensions, and healthcare that provide peace of mind for their families. 💙 Life is better in a union! #UnionProud pic.twitter.com/JmNuy3cjVb
— Missouri AFL-CIO (@MOAFLCIO) February 10, 2025
Nevada State AFL-CIO:
Happy first day of session!
We are excited to work with legislators, labor leaders, and affiliates to help ensure that pro-labor bills are passed during Nevada’s 83rd legislative session. pic.twitter.com/7VRtNpnwq6— Nevada State AFL-CIO // Pass the #PROAct (@NVAFLCIO) February 4, 2025
New York State AFL-CIO:
The Westchester/Putnam Central Labor Body is crushing these calls in support of Ken Jenkins for Westchester County Executive. Great work! 👏 pic.twitter.com/heBhVdOt8O
— NYS AFL-CIO // #UnionStrong (@NYSAFLCIO) February 7, 2025
North Carolina State AFL-CIO:
#FMLA turned 32 this week—used 500M times—but the U.S. is still one of only 6 countries without a national paid family leave program. Workers in NC lose $914M every year due to lack of #PaidLeave. Time to demand what we deserve! #WorkersRights #PaidLeaveForAll #Unionize pic.twitter.com/K7u8zLSowg
— NC State AFL-CIO // #CountMeIn (@NCStateAFLCIO) February 7, 2025
Ohio AFL-CIO:
Today is #SuperBowlLIX but the #Ohio @AFLCIO joined others at the @Tesla dealership in #Columbus to protest the attacks on working people. Was great to see young women who happened to be shopping join the protest. pic.twitter.com/1DzP2ULV8I
— Ohio AFL-CIO (@ohioaflcio) February 9, 2025
Oregon AFL-CIO:
The ruling class will continue to try to divide working people.
That’s why solidarity is the secret to our strength. pic.twitter.com/SoYScL6lFX— Oregon AFL-CIO (@OregonAFLCIO) February 10, 2025
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO:
Geisinger nurses are standing up for fair wages, safe staffing, and the respect they deserve. When nurses win, we all win! 💪🏥https://t.co/YncQqkSQOq
— PA AFL-CIO (@PaAFL_CIO) February 8, 2025
Texas AFL-CIO:
We’re getting ready to kick off our first Citizenship Clinic of the year!
Thank you to all our union volunteers for showing up bright & early on a Saturday and @IBEW Local 20 for hosting 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/QdBHoQK0YA— Texas AFL-CIO (@TexasAFLCIO) February 8, 2025
Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO:
Throughout this month we will honor all those who came before us and those currently fighting for racial justice in the workplace and in the Pacific Northwest.
We uplift Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, an independent voice of black workers within the trade union movement pic.twitter.com/XYxHmhGZCk— Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (@WAAFLCIO) February 2, 2025
Wisconsin State AFL-CIO:
— WI AFL-CIO (@wisaflcio) February 4, 2025